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Jordan Blair Woods is a Professor of Law and Interim Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at the University of Arizona College of Law. He specializes in criminal law, law & sexuality, family law, and legal ethics. Woods co-directs the Family and Juvenile Law Certificate Program, focusing on LGBTQ+ populations and youth legal regulation. His research critiques policing practices, LGBTQ+ legal protections, and child welfare policies.
Education:
- Ph.D. and M.Phil. in Criminology, University of Cambridge (Gates Scholar)
- J.D., UCLA School of Law
- A.B., Harvard College
Research Focus: Woods examines the intersection of law enforcement, LGBTQ+ rights, and youth justice. He challenges systemic biases in criminal justice and advocates for equitable policies. Notable works include critiques of traffic policing, religious exemptions in child welfare, and LGBTQ+ visibility in legal systems.
Awards & Recognition:
- Two-time Dukeminier Award (2017, 2018)
- American Bar Foundation Fellow (2021)
- Harry Krause Emerging Family Law Scholar (2019)
Leadership & Grants: Woods previously directed the Richard B. Atkinson LGBTQ Law & Policy Program at the University of Arkansas School of Law and held a fellowship at UCLA’s Williams Institute. His work has been featured in major media outlets like The New York Times and NPR.
Labs/Teams: Active in interdisciplinary collaborations on policing reform, LGBTQ+ legal advocacy, and child welfare policy through his academic and leadership roles.
